Date Coders
Reliable Date Coding Machines for UK production lines.
Date Coders
Reliable Date Coding Machines for Perfect Packaging
Date coders are essential for compliance, traceability, and brand integrity. In the UK and EU, accurate date coding is a legal requirement for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical products, ensuring consumer safety and regulatory compliance. In England and Wales, pre-packed foods must display either a use-by date or a minimum durability date, such as “best before” or “best before the end.” Additional markings like lot numbers and freezing dates are also required for regulatory compliance.
Beyond meeting standards, manufacturers rely on date coders for internal tracking, batch control, and efficient logistics. Linx delivers reliable date coding machines designed for high-speed production environments, combining precision, durability, and ease of integration. With advanced technology and expert UK-based support, we help you maintain quality, reduce downtime, and stay ahead of compliance demands. Trust Linx for dependable performance and service that keeps your production line moving.
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Key Benefits of Linx Date Coders – Why Manufacturers Trust Us
Regulatory Compliance Made Simple
Stay fully compliant with UK and EU regulations for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical products. Linx date coders ensure accurate, legible codes that meet industry standards, reducing the risk of costly fines or product recalls.
High-Speed Performance Without Compromise
Our date coders are engineered for fast-moving production lines, delivering consistent print quality at high speeds. Whether you’re coding thousands of products per hour or managing multiple lines, Linx keeps pace without sacrificing accuracy.
Low Maintenance for Maximum Uptime
Built for reliability, Linx machines minimise downtime and reduce maintenance costs. With robust design and easy-to-service components, you can keep your production running smoothly and efficiently.
UK-Based Support You Can Rely On
Our dedicated UK support team is always ready to assist, offering expert advice, rapid response, and tailored solutions. When you choose Linx, you’re backed by a partner committed to your success.
Types of Date Code Machines
Our date coding machines uses simple on-screen prompts; templates can be easily created and stored in the internal printer memory. The date coder can also be set to variable intervals for forward or back sequential numbering, with models that auto-adjust for daylight savings time.
Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) Printers
Our most customisable option with inks that can be applied to nearly any substrate; even food-safe inks for print that comes in direct contact with ingestible products!
Linx CIJ coders are renowned for their flexibility, clean operation, and reliability, ideal for long hours of operation.
- Automatic date function in the printer
- Prompted date options
- Built-in mistake proofing for date coding
Laser Coders
One of the most reliable, versatile, and cost-efficient marking methods available. Indelible marks for even the most highly regulated industries.
With accuracy guaranteed, laser coders are a great option for high speed or permanent date marking.
- Laser tube lifespan estimated at 45k hours
- Permanent marking with fast application
- No consumables, no solvents
Thermal Inkjet Printer (TIJ)
Linx TJ Series thermal inkjet printers deliver fast, clean, high-resolution coding for batch codes, barcodes, and variable data.
Compact, easy to integrate, and low-maintenance, they offer quick-drying inks and reliable performance for high-volume production.
- Crisp, clear high-resolution date codes on flat surfaces
- Compact and easy to integrate, fitting seamlessly into existing production lines
- Designed for low maintenance, ensuring reliability and reducing downtime
Why Linx Date Coders Are Essential for Hassle-Free Production
Superior Print Quality for Every Substrate
Achieve crisp, clear, and durable codes on a wide range of packaging materials – from glass and plastic to metal and flexible films. Linx technology ensures legibility and consistency, even at high speeds, reducing errors and safeguarding your brand reputation.
Cost Efficiency That Protects Your Bottom Line
Our solutions are designed to minimise consumable usage and reduce operational costs. With optimised ink systems and low-maintenance components, Linx helps you cut waste, extend machine life, and maximise return on investment.
User-Friendly Interface for Seamless Operation
Simplify coding with intuitive controls and quick setup features. Operators can make adjustments easily, reducing training time and avoiding costly downtime. Linx machines are built for ease of use without compromising performance.
Global Expertise, Local UK Service
Benefit from the strength of a globally trusted brand combined with dedicated UK-based support. Our expert team provides fast response, tailored advice, and ongoing assistance to keep your production running smoothly.
Working with Linx
Linx Printing Technologies have been in the industrial coding and marking industry for 35 years. We have built a team of high specialists to support all our customers through their buying process and aftercare. We have a set of highly qualified and experienced sales managers to assist from the very beginning, offering sample marking, free site visits and advice across all industries.
Worried you won’t have support after the sale? We have a UK service maintenance and support team to maintain the quality of the machines to run efficiently and effectively on your production line. To offer ultimate support we have a team of highly qualified technical support team available should you have an issue with any of our machines, we are on hand to help you get coding quickly again.
Resources
Powerhaul International Case Study
Applications of Date Coding Machines
Pharmaceuticals
Accurate and legible codes for high-speed production lines.
Cosmetics and Toiletries
Our solutions can help meet legislation and reduce your overall production costs across many different pack formats and material types.
Food Industry
High quality, legible expiry dates and codes to meet food grade printing and marking standards
FAQ
Linx date coders offer superior reliability, low maintenance, and advanced coding technology, ensuring consistent performance in demanding environments.
Yes, Linx solutions are designed for seamless integration with various packaging lines, reducing installation time and complexity.
Industries such as food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and electronics rely on date coding for accurate product identification and safety.